Sahuput - Machh Kund, Koraput

Sahuput is a village situated in the Machh Kund tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machh Kund and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Thusuba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahuput village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahuput is 429615. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 764081 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Sahuput village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sahuput

According to the 2011 Census, Sahuput village had a total population of 102 people, including 41 males and 61 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 1,488 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 20.45%, with male literacy at 32.35% and female literacy at 12.96%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sahuput

Sahuput is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sahuput

Public transport in the Sahuput is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Machhakunda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Sahuput is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Sahuput is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahuput

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sahuput village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sahuput

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sahuput village are given below:

FAQs about Sahuput